[Clinical practice guideline for the evaluation and management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding for the Peruvian Social Security (EsSalud)].

Objective: To provide evidence-based clinical recommendations for the evaluation and management of patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGB) in the Peruvian Social Security (EsSalud).

Materials And Methods: A local guideline development group (local GDG) was established, including specialists in gastroenterology and methodologists. The local GDG formulated 11 clinical questions to be answered by this clinical practice guide (CPG).